A new wood-burning fireplace, installed in Franklin Park
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- Family owned and run
Room and chimney conditions behind new fireplace plans
- Rusted metal inside an old fireplace
- New construction with framing still open
- Chimney parts from mixed brands
- Framing too close to the old unit
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Masonry and factory-built installation, side by side
Air returns and attic ducts near the chimney
Manuals ask that return grilles for heating and cooling not sit right next to the fireplace. A strong return can tug at the opening and upset the draft. They also list sealed joints on attic ductwork and air handlers among the conditions for good performance.
We note returns and attic duct runs close to the proposed location. If one sits too close, moving it belongs to your air conditioning contractor, and we list it as coordination rather than our own work. You decide whether to adjust the plan or the return.
Firebox walls of solid masonry and firebrick
In a masonry fireplace, the firebox walls are solid masonry, usually lined with firebrick laid in medium-duty refractory mortar. The code sets a minimum wall thickness with and without that lining, and a tight maximum joint width for the firebrick. Ordinary brick and mortar are not substitutes.
We explain the firebox construction in your proposal, including the brick, the lining and the mortar used. Tell us if you have a particular firebrick color or pattern in mind. The pattern can change, while the materials and thicknesses stay within what the code allows.
How the installation days are sequenced
A factory-built installation typically moves from framing, to setting the unit, to running the chimney through each level, to the roof, then to the hearth and final checks. Masonry fireplaces follow a slower path, since the footing and masonry need time to set between stages.
We explain the order for your project and where waiting is part of it, such as for parts or for another trade. You know which days the attic, roof or room will be busy. Schedule changes are discussed with you rather than decided quietly.
Handling ashes from the new fireplace
Ashes can hold live embers long after a fire looks dead. Manuals and EPA guidance call for a metal container with a tight lid, placed on a noncombustible surface outdoors and away from anything that can burn. Ashes stay in it until they are fully cold.
We explain ash removal at handover because it is easy to get wrong in the early weeks. Remove ashes only when the fireplace is cold. A cardboard box or a plastic bin is not a safe place for them.
What your written installation scope lists
- Floor, ceiling and attic framing check
- Roof opening and termination cap
- Damper type and operation check
- Break-in fire guidance at handover
Asked before a fireplace installation in Franklin Park
Who handles the wiring for a blower or fan kit?
An electrician. We place the electrical box where the manual shows while the framing is open, and the electrician runs any new circuit under the electrical code. The estimate shows that work as a coordinated item.
What happens to the roof opening at the end of each day?
Any open roof penetration is covered at the end of every work day until the chimney is sealed. Debris is gathered daily and taken away with us once the job is complete. Tell us about anything else on the roof we should protect.
What paperwork do we keep after the installation?
You keep the manual, the listing details, the completed installation checklist and our written record of the work. The record names the model, serial number, chimney parts and clearances confirmed. Keep them together for future service.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
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- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo